About Arthur Kogan
Arthur Kogan is a formidable Grandmaster, known for his sharp skills in fast-paced chess games, particularly blitz and bullet. A strategist with a knack for rapid decision-making, Arthur combines deep opening knowledge with fierce endgame prowess, making him a tough opponent on any board.
Playing Style & Strengths
Arthur's games are often marked by long, strategic battles, averaging around 74 moves to victory and stretching to nearly 88 moves in defeat, showcasing a deep resilience and fighting spirit.
- Prefers Bullet time control, but shines remarkably in Blitz games.
- Has an impressive comeback rate of 87.5%, proving he's not one to throw in the towel easily.
- Strong psychological fortitude with a low tilt factor of 8, maintaining composure under pressure.
- Often begins battles with d4, wielding openings like the Neo-King's Indian and Indian Defence, Knights Variation with relative success.
- Enjoys grinding through long endgames; 85% of his games proceed to this final phase.
Impressive Records & Highlights
Arthur has demonstrated remarkable consistency and peak performance through the years:
- Achieved a peak Blitz rating of 2835 in October 2024 — that's nearly rocket science in chess terms!
- Peak Bullet rating reached 2524 in July 2024, matching lightning-fast reflexes on the board.
- Maintains solid win rates above 50% in Bullet and nearly 50% in Blitz games against opponents of all strengths.
- Has matched wits against players like bad4life (over 90 games) and alexander600 (57 games), dominating many of these encounters.
- His longest winning streak is a sharp 11 games — a streak that even caffeine might envy!
Favorite Openings
Arthur isn't shy to experiment but shows particular fondness for the following openings, where his winning rates vary:
- Neo-King's Indian (67% win rate in Blitz): The bard of the battlefield.
- Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation (49% win rate): Classic and solid.
- Caro-Kann Defense (56% win rate in Blitz): A sturdy fortress against aggression.
- Caro-Kann: 2.Nf3 (75% win rate in Bullet): Fast, flexible, and frequently successful.
- Sicilian: Closed (around 60% win rate in Bullet): Where defense meets counterattack.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Arthur's best time of day to play is around 3 PM — apparently when his coffee kicks in.
- He has a fairly low early resignation rate of 16%, indicating he loves to fight till the end.
- His tactical awareness shows a remarkable 44% win rate after losing a piece — a true fighter’s spirit!
- He performs slightly better with White (winning 50.3% of games) than with Black (42.7%).
- A fan of pawn structure, he keeps a balanced pawn-to-piece ratio around 0.37 — strategy meets harmony.
General Performance Overview
Arthur, your recent games show a solid playing level with a strength adjusted win rate just above 51%. Over the last 6 months, your rating trend is positive, indicating consistent improvement despite a small rating dip of 6 points. This positive slope in your rating trend suggests you are gradually getting stronger, which is a good sign for your long-term progress.
Recent Game Review
Analyzing your most recent games:
- You have demonstrated good attacking skills, converting tactical opportunities into wins with checkmates and forcing sequences.
- Some of your victories stem from outplaying opponents in the middlegame, especially taking advantage of piece activity and open lines.
- In your losses, typical themes include pressure from your opponent's initiative, particularly on the kingside, and challenges in defensive coordination.
- Your time management is generally sound, but there are a few moments where rushing may have cost crucial accuracy.
Opening Insights
You rely on flexible openings such as the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and Caro-Kann Defense, which suit your style of active piece play and solid structure. A few suggestions:
- Continue exploring the Reti Opening and its variations to sharpen your understanding of hypermodern principles.
- Study the lines in the Caro-Kann Defense where you have frequent games, focusing on early middlegame transitions where your opponents have posed problems.
- Analyze key pawn breaks and piece maneuvers in your preferred openings to deepen strategic play and avoid surprises.
Areas for Improvement
To further raise your level, consider focusing on:
- Endgame technique: Your recent losses show potential to improve converting advantages or defending difficult positions.
- Tactical alertness: Keeping sharp to avoid early threats like your opponent's queen infiltration or unexpected sacrifices.
- Time management: Managing the clock carefully especially in critical phases can reduce rushed errors.
- Defense and counterattack: Practicing defensive resources and quick counterplay when under pressure will strengthen your resilience.
Next Steps
To build on your progress:
- Review your losses carefully, especially the final positions to understand tactical reasons behind the outcomes.
- Use training tools or puzzles tailored to your opening repertoire to reinforce common themes and tactical patterns.
- Consider playing longer time control games occasionally to explore deeper ideas without the pressure of bullet speed.
- Keep tracking your rating and performance trends, focusing on steady improvement rather than short-term fluctuations.
Keep up the great work, Arthur! Your dedication is clearly paying off.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Habil Javadov | 5W / 9L / 1D | |
| alexander600 | 66W / 5L / 1D | |
| Clément Candelot | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| FarewellToKings2112 | 3W / 5L / 1D | |
| magnifico08 | 2W / 1L / 0D | |
| Maxim Borisov S | 0W / 2L / 1D | |
| supermanaa | 2W / 4L / 0D | |
| thebraincrusher | 5W / 0L / 0D | |
| Aditya Mittal | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| figadeguine | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bauer | 40W / 46L / 5D | |
| alexander600 | 66W / 5L / 1D | |
| Pavan_Putra_Maruthi | 14W / 18L / 1D | |
| Vladimir Bilic | 18W / 9L / 6D | |
| Vuk Damjanovic | 6W / 20L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2501 | 2781 | 1902 | |
| 2024 | 2507 | 2642 | 2000 | |
| 2023 | 2400 | 2597 | 2001 | |
| 2022 | 2398 | |||
| 2021 | 2618 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 202W / 180L / 25D | 181W / 209L / 23D | 82.6 |
| 2024 | 382W / 331L / 59D | 339W / 404L / 49D | 82.0 |
| 2023 | 138W / 104L / 11D | 103W / 126L / 19D | 86.3 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 1D | 0W / 4L / 0D | 82.2 |
| 2021 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 1D | 72.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 159 | 71 | 77 | 11 | 44.6% |
| Döry Defense | 133 | 68 | 58 | 7 | 51.1% |
| Modern | 92 | 45 | 38 | 9 | 48.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 88 | 41 | 43 | 4 | 46.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 80 | 44 | 32 | 4 | 55.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 79 | 41 | 33 | 5 | 51.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 73 | 33 | 35 | 5 | 45.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 61 | 36 | 22 | 3 | 59.0% |
| Australian Defense | 61 | 37 | 23 | 1 | 60.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 51 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 47.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 58.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Döry Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |